Betrayal Students are asked to imagine that they run a small business and that one of their trusted...		Quite a Trip In this activity, students are asked to write about a vacation trip they have taken, using...
Old Acquaintance in a New Role In this writing activity, students create a character based on someone they know, put the...		Favorite Stories Students are asked to remember their favorite stories from childhood, and then write their own...
False Charge Students are asked to imagine that they are being accused of something they didn't do. They are...		School Days In this creative writing activity, students write a short story about their earliest school...
One of a Kind Students write a short story about someone they know who is unique and unforgettable.		Building a Buddy Students consider what their early experiences with friends taught them about friendship.
Your Historical Favorite Students choose a favorite historical figure and write a short story about that person.		Distant Role Model Students are asked to make a list of their role models and then choose one to write a short...
Learning Outside of School Students consider a statement about learning outside of school. They reflect on this idea by...		Farewell In this writing activity, students will remember a time when they said a painful goodbye, and...
Brand-New World Students recall a time when they were in an unfamiliar place or situation, and then write a...		George Washington and Phillis Wheatley In this printable, children will learn about George Washington and Phillis Wheatley. They will...
Meeting a Challenge Students are asked to remember and write about a challenge they faced and overcame. This...		Iza Trapani's Tips for Aspiring Writers Share these 12 tips with students who aspire to write their own children's book.
Surprising Folks: A Look at the Truth Within Students are asked to remember and write about a time when someone they knew turned out to be...		Comfort Teacher's Guide Incorporate creative arts into your curriculum through the poetry, drama, and discussion...
A Disagreement In this creative writing activity, students recall a disagreement they had with a friend, and...		The Case of the Missing Crown Activity Connect creative writing and physical science with this printable activity. Students use their...